"I would go for David Silva in this position"

José María Gutierrez, better known as Guti, has expressed his doubts about Real Madrid target Luka Modric. “He hasn’t even been the key man for Tottenham, I don’t think he’s done enough to play for Madrid”, the Spanish midfielder argued during an event held by jewellery brand Morellato.

Although he acknowledged that the Croat is a “great player”, the former Madrid star has his own thoughts on the right man to play in the middle of the park for the Whites: “I would go for David Silva in this position; I think he’s the ideal player for Real Madrid. He’s young, has bags of talent and potential, and has achieved great things with Manchester City and Spain”.

The midfielder also discussed Mourinho and his stewardship of the Madrid giants, insisting that “Mourinho knows what he’s doing; he’s proven it at all of the clubs he’s managed, including Real Madrid”. He added: “We have to give him time and start believing that with the team we have we can win another title next year and I believe he is the right man to lead the team”.

Finally, Guti said that he would reveal which club he will be playing for next season in the next couple of weeks. Rumours have linked him with a move to Qatar. “In theory I want to keep playing, I have a couple of good offers”, he stated.